Inclusive Design within Audio Products - What, Why, How?

This workshop from the Audio Developer Conference (ADC) 2024 explores inclusive design principles for audio products through an expert accessibility panel featuring Jay Pocknell, Tim Yates, Elizabeth J Birch, Andre Louis, Adi Dickens, Haim Kairy, and Tim Burgess. Discover practical design principles backed by lived experience insights and demonstrations over this 2.5-hour session. Learn from case studies of companies making significant advances in accessible music technology, including Ableton and Arcana Instruments. The panel discusses the social model of disability, the importance of accessibility in mainstream audio technology, and best practice guidelines for creating inclusive music-making tools. Witness demonstrations of accessibility features in products like Ableton Move and learn how Arcana built their company around inclusive design principles. The workshop concludes with a Q&A session and resources for further learning, making it valuable for audio developers seeking to make their products accessible to a wider audience.